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marbled crayfish

Procambarus virginalis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan), and Europe (4 countries).

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Cambaridae
Genus
Procambarus
Species
Procambarus virginalis (marbled crayfish)

Names in Other Languages

French écrevisse marbrée
German Marmorkrebs

Similar Species in Procambarus

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Brushnose Crayfish
Procambarus pubescens
Data Deficient
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Deceitful Crayfish
Procambarus fallax
Not Evaluated
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Florida Crayfish
Procambarus alleni
Least Concern
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Ouachita River Crayfish
Procambarus ouachitae
Least Concern
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Peninsula Crayfish
Procambarus paeninsulanus
Least Concern
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Red Swamp Crayfish
Procambarus clarkii
Not Evaluated
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Sly Crayfish
Procambarus versutus
Least Concern
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Southern White River Crayfish
Procambarus zonangulus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of marbled crayfish?
The scientific name of marbled crayfish is Procambarus virginalis. It belongs to the genus Procambarus.
Where does marbled crayfish live?
marbled crayfish is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan), and Europe (4 countries).. Countries include Denmark, Madagascar, Malta, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does marbled crayfish belong to?
marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis) belongs to the genus Procambarus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cambaridae.
What kingdom does marbled crayfish belong to?
marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of marbled crayfish?
The closest relatives of marbled crayfish in the genus Procambarus include Brushnose Crayfish, Deceitful Crayfish, Florida Crayfish, Ouachita River Crayfish, Peninsula Crayfish.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Procambarus — 12 Species

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Brushnose Crayfish
Procambarus pubescens
DD 🐾
Deceitful Crayfish
Procambarus fallax
NE 🐾
Florida Crayfish
Procambarus alleni
LC
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marbled crayfish
Procambarus virginalis
NE
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Ouachita River Crayfish
Procambarus ouachitae
LC 🐾
Peninsula Crayfish
Procambarus paeninsulanus
LC 🐾
Red Swamp Crayfish
Procambarus clarkii
NE 🐾
Sly Crayfish
Procambarus versutus
LC 🐾
Southern White River Crayfish
Procambarus zonangulus
DD 🐾
Waccamaw Crayfish
Procambarus braswelli
DD 🐾
White River Crayfish
Procambarus acutus
NE 🐾
White Tubercled Crayfish
Procambarus spiculifer
LC
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